Real vs Liverpool: Match timing, TV listing and much more
What's the story
Real Madrid and Liverpool take on each other in the 2017-18 Champions League final in Kiev. Real are eyeing their 13th UCL title and a fourth in five years. Liverpool had last won the coveted trophy in 2005 beating AC Milan. The match is scheduled to start at 12.15 AM on Sunday. One can watch it on Sony Ten 2 and Ten 2 HD.
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Form guide of Real and Liverpool
Real Madrid's overall form guide, in the past five matches, reads as D D L W D. The ended their La Liga campaign with a 2-2 draw against Villarreal. Liverpool's form has been inconsistent as well- W D L L W.
Managerial views
What have the managers said?
Liverpool started their journey from the play-off round and could now win their 6th UCL title. Manager Jurgen Klopp stated that despite nobody expecting the Reds to get this far, they managed to do the same because they are Liverpool. Real manager Zinedine Zidane brushed off suggestions that his side go in as favorites. He said Real have the same chance as Liverpool.
Expectations
What to expect from the blockbuster tie?
Real's Cristiano Ronaldo and Liverpool's Mohamed Salah have dominated the headlines going into this game. Both players have 44 goals in the 2017-18 season across all competitions. Liverpool are likely to hit on the counter given the solidity they have upfront with a three-man attack. Real's midfield trio are richly talented and two successive titles show that they will dominate the proceedings.